‘Time for India to make English films’: Satyajit Ray’s advice that helped Aparna Sen turn director

Aparna Sen turned director after Satyajit Ray encouraged her to make English films. While writing 36 Chowringhee Lane, she felt frustrated with her acting career. Friends told her to hide the script, but Ray’s advice changed everything. She said, “I just wanted his opinion,” before starting her successful filmmaking journey.